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Mark Knopfler: why did the guitarist's band become your trademark?
Every great musician has his own trademark. The voice, the skill or the attitude that each of them has made recognizable among a thousand others. Some of them, however, in addition to their immense talent, have a particular style, just think of the famous Angus Young schoolboy uniform. Mark Knopfler, on the other hand, has focused on a more discreet accessory, a simple band, which has made the guitarist and leader of Dire Straits a true icon.
The story behind the band by Mark Knopfler
If the choice behind Angus Young's disguise was premeditated, the same cannot be said for Mark Knopfler's band. In fact, the guitarist stated that the reasons behind the decision to wear the accessory were purely technical. "I was sweating a lot on stage, and because of the sweat in my eyes I couldn't see anything I was doing. That's why I started wearing the band," Knopfler said. "Over time, however, it has become a kind of distinctive sign, so I kept wearing it for that reason, too.
New album coming soon for the legendary guitarist
Although the Dire Straits have taken their course, Mark Knopfler's solo route is far from uphill. The 70-year-old will release his ninth studio album, scheduled for March 16, 2020. "I think my determination and perseverance come from the place I was born; a place where you were alone, with nothing to observe, if not always the same landscape that stretched for miles," the guitarist revealed. "At that moment I realized that I absolutely wanted something different for my life," he concluded.
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